noun

  1. companion, partner, company.
  2. other party, addressee, counterparty.
  3. opponent (sports, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
相手 あいて

Contained Kanji Breakdown

inter-, mutual, together
あい- ソウ ショウ (3rd, N3)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
hand
て シュ ズ (1st, N4)